Today, I’m joined by Sheerah (Marty Ethier), a trauma expert, consciousness mentor, and founder of Shifts in Perspective. Sheerah is a best-selling author and a trained practitioner with the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. Based in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Canada, she supports individuals in transforming trauma into self-leadership through somatic awareness, emotional integration, and conscious awakening.

In this deeply reflective conversation, we explore why healing is not about escaping pain, but about integrating it — and how trauma, when approached with presence and compassion, becomes a gateway to authentic freedom. Drawing on neuroscience, lived experience, and embodied spirituality, Sheerah offers powerful insights into how reconnecting with the body restores wholeness, clarity, and inner authority.

Questions I asked:

• Many people try to rise above their pain, but you teach integration instead of escape. What does true trauma integration look like, and why is it the doorway to authentic freedom?
• How do emotions act as signals rather than obstacles, and what happens when we learn to sit with them instead of resisting them?
• You speak about the illusion of separation as one of the deepest human traumas. How does recognizing this illusion change the way we relate to ourselves and others?
• How does somatic awareness help reconnect spirituality, leadership, and healing — especially for people who have lived through long-term trauma?
• What does authentic self-leadership look like when trauma has been integrated rather than suppressed?

Website with Social Media Links:

https://www.shiftsinperspective.ca/

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Today, I'm excited to welcome Smita Joshi, an award-winning author and transformation coach. Smita is the author of the 'Karma & Diamonds' series, which draws from her own life experiences to guide readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. With a career that spans from leading roles in the tech industry to impactful teachings on personal and spiritual growth, Smita's insights offer a transformative perspective on navigating life's challenges.

Questions I asked:

Smita, how do you define the "illusion of separation" in your work, and why is it important to recognize this illusion in our lives?

What are some effective ways to bridge the gap between our perceived separate selves and our higher selves? How can listeners apply these concepts in their daily lives?

Smita, in your Karma & Diamonds series, you delve into themes of self-discovery and personal transformation. How do these themes relate to the illusion of separation, and what insights do you hope readers take away from your journey through these stories?

Website with Social Media Links:
https://www.smitajoshi.com/

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Mónica Esgueva is a renowned figure whose journey and expertise in mindfulness, personal transformation, and spirituality are transforming lives globally.

Mónica is a celebrated self-development teacher and spiritual guide, known for her ability to merge Eastern and Western philosophies into actionable wisdom. Her journey from a successful career in international business to a decade-long spiritual exploration in India and Nepal under the tutelage of Tibetan lamas, including the Dalai Lama, has equipped her with a unique blend of practical and profound insights.

Mónica's latest book, "The 7 Levels of Wisdom," is a testament to her life’s work and dedication. It promises to provide your audience with the keys to navigating life's challenges with greater awareness and purpose.

Mónica has been featured in well-known publications and shows and I would like to invite you to have a look and listen to at her press page (MonicaEsgueva.com/media/).

Monica's new book http://www.monicaesgueva.com/books/
Monica's website http://www.monicaesgueva.com/

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Jeff Bullas is the owner of jeffbullas.com a website that has 25 million readers. Forbes calls him a top influencer of Chief Marketing Officers and the world’s top social marketing talent. Entrepreneur lists him among 50 online marketing influencers to watch. Inc.com has him on the list of 20 digital marketing experts to follow on Twitter. Here is a link to his amazing bio from his website (https://www.jeffbullas.com/bio/)

Topics covered:

• AI and new mythology with Jeff Bullas
• AI, humanity, and the hero's journey
• Life paradoxes, AI, and the Holy Grail
• AI, empathy, and humanity
• Creativity, uniqueness, and sharing with the world
• Life, artificial intelligence, and personal growth

If you would like to stay in touch with Jeff here are the links to his website and social media presence:

• https://www.jeffbullas.com/
• https://www.jeffbullas.com/podcast/
• https://au.linkedin.com/in/jeffbullas
• https://twitter.com/jeffbullas
• https://www.facebook.com/jeffreybullas/

This episode was brought to you by Josef Schinwald from OMbythebeach.com. 

Today, we're thrilled to have Jess Berry, an exceptional Victory Coach, joining us. Jess specializes in helping trauma survivors empower themselves into a brighter future through her unique Mindful Martial Arts™ program. Combining mindfulness with martial arts, she offers a transformative 90-day journey towards healing and self-discovery. 

Having overcome her challenges, Jess brings compassion and conviction to her coaching, guiding her clients toward reclaiming their lives. 

Jess, it's a pleasure to have you with us to share your inspiring journey and insights.

Questions asked:

• Jess, in your work, you emphasize the healing power of mindfulness and martial arts. On 'OM By The Beach', we explore various spiritual and meditative practices. How do you see Mindful Martial Arts™ aligning with or differing from traditional meditation practices in terms of healing trauma?
• Your journey is a testament to personal transformation, a theme we often discuss here. Could you share how your approach helps individuals redefine their identity post-trauma, especially considering the holistic and spiritual aspects of healing?

Website and Social Media of Jess

• https://ignitingvictory.com/
• LinkedIn

This episode was brought to you by Josef Schinwald from OMbythebeach.com. 

Bodhi Aldridge is a transformational coach, facilitator and speaker, passionate about supporting men to experience true freedom and ignite their inherent magnificence. Trained by renowned leaders in traditional teachings and contemporary leadership development, he has spent the last 20 years supporting sustainable change in organisations and industries around the world as a Business Coach.

Through the development of Presence, Bodhi empowers clients to connect with their Purpose and Passion and to experience true freedom, joy and impact, whilst more skillfully navigating the ups and downs of professional and personal life. Kind, honest and wise, he gently holds his clients with humour and love as they explore their inner world.  He is also a best-selling co-author of the book, ‘Visionary Male Leaders’.

Bodhi lives with his wife of 40 years by the beach near Byron Bay Australia. They have 4 children and 10 grandchildren which keep them tapping into the pure joy and innocence that life can offer.

A few topics we talked about:

The contemporary Hero's Journey
From distraction to presence, the new hero's journey
Masculinity and femininity, the spectrum of energies that reside in us
How corporations are structured in a very masculine, hierarchical, warlike way, i.e. the title General Manager says it all.
The holy grail, connection for women and freedom for men

If you would like to stay in touch with Bodhi, here are the links to his website (there are free gifts for you waiting, i.e. a fascinating guided meditation) and his podcast:

• https://bodhialdridge.com/
• https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/true-freedom-richard-stokes-and-bodhi-6wEPtnexSmD/

This episode was brought to you by Josef Schinwald from OMbythebeach.com. 

Aamod Korhonen is a certified Aura Mediator and a transformational leader with a remarkable personal journey. Born in Sweden in 1974, Aamod faced severe depression and addiction early in his life, which led him on a path of self-development and personal growth. Meeting his wife Sophelia and undergoing their own AuraTransformations marked a profound change in their lives.

Aamod's mission is to inspire change in life, and he does this through his work at Balance Is Joy, where he offers AuraTransformation™, a powerful energetic treatment designed to increase personal energy and balance.

What we talked about:

-  I'm intrigued by your transformation from battling personal struggles to becoming an Aura Mediator. Could you share some pivotal spiritual experiences that guided this transformation?

- In the Hope Project, you've combined art and personal development to address issues of masculinity and mental health. As a fellow spiritual practitioner, I'm interested in how you see spirituality playing a role in this unique approach.

Websites and Social Media:

balanceisjoy.com
ibelieveinhope.org
facebook.com/balanceisjoy

This episode was brought to you by OMByTheBeach.com with your host Josef Schinwald.

Today, we have a very special guest with us, Ravi Kathuria. 

Ravi Kathuria is a spiritual author and thought leader who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of spiritual advancement. He is the author of the book 'Happy Soul. Hungry Mind.', a parable about non-religious, practical spirituality. Ravi's work is a testament to his belief that spirituality is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, and that experiencing inner peace can dramatically enhance the quality of our lives.

And if that would not be enough already, Ravi is also a highly successful entrepreneur and author of How Cohesive is your Company? — A highly acclaimed Leadership Parable. He is the founder of a management consulting and executive coaching firm, Cohegic, and the founder of the business conferences firm, Houston Strategy Forum. He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, WorldNews, NPR, and featured on PBS Nightly Business Report, CBS Radio, TEDx, and the BusinessMakers show.

Topics talked about:

- In your book, "Happy Soul. Hungry Mind.", you present spirituality as a simple and accessible concept. Can you elaborate on this?

- You have written an earlier book called How Cohesive is your Company? — A highly acclaimed  Leadership Parable. What are the parallels to your later book and how can leaders and entrepreneurs learn from your deep spiritual insights?

- It becomes more and more fascinating to entrepreneurs and spiritual people to learn from each other. How are you filling the gap between the two - traditionally rather extreme ends of the spectrum?

Here are Ravi Kathuria's websites to contact him:
happysoulhungrymind.com
cohegic.com

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Paula Adams is an intuitive coach and healer, transformational leader and teacher to women who want to wake up to their power and live through their intuition.

As a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, Paula has supported hundreds of women worldwide over the past 15 years to find their center, develop strong boundaries, and live "from a knowing" that they are more than enough and worthy of true love.

As an awakening guide, her mission is to ignite women to live on purpose and prosper from doing their divine work in the world. Paula’s life experience has deeply initiated her into what it takes internally and externally to courageously choose yourself and lead a life of fulfillment.

She does that through 121 healing work. Paula holds deep transformational spaces for women to connect firmly with their own intuition, learning to trust it and take courageous action to follow their nudges out into the world.

When she is not supporting women to transform, Paula can be found with her elderly dachshund Twiglet walking the hills in the UK and communing with the abundant energies of water, earth, air, and fire.

Topics talked about:

• Would you please tell us about your story, how did you choose the path of enlightenment or awakening, or did choose you?
• Your life experience has deeply initiated you into what it takes internally and externally to choose yourself and lead a life of fulfillment courageously. I would love to have you elaborate on this topic.
• Your work is primarily with women, and you show them how to be a witness to their lives unfolding in a way that is beyond their control, and you work with them on post-relationships with Narcissists and/or Psychopaths. How do you help them heal and move on with their lives?

Paula's website to contact her is here: https://www.paula-adams.co.uk/

This episode was brought to you by OMByTheBeach.com with your host Josef Schinwald.

Paula Adams is an intuitive coach and healer, transformational leader and teacher to women who want to wake up to their power and live through their intuition.

As a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, Paula has supported hundreds of women worldwide over the past 15 years to find their center, develop strong boundaries, and live "from a knowing" that they are more than enough and worthy of true love.

As an awakening guide, her mission is to ignite women to live on purpose and prosper from doing their divine work in the world. Paula’s life experience has deeply initiated her into what it takes internally and externally to courageously choose yourself and lead a life of fulfillment.

She does that through 121 healing work. Paula holds deep transformational spaces for women to connect firmly with their own intuition, learning to trust it and take courageous action to follow their nudges out into the world.

When she is not supporting women to transform, Paula can be found with her elderly dachshund Twiglet walking the hills in the UK and communing with the abundant energies of water, earth, air, and fire.

Topics talked about:

Would you please tell us about your story, how did you choose the path of enlightenment or awakening, or did choose you?

Your life experience has deeply initiated you into what it takes internally and externally to choose yourself and lead a life of fulfillment courageously. I would love to have you elaborate on this topic.

Your work is primarily with women, and you show them how to be a witness to their lives unfolding in a way that is beyond their control, and you work with them on post-relationships with Narcissists and/or Psychopaths. How do you help them heal and move on with their lives?

Paula's website to contact her is here: https://www.paula-adams.co.uk/

This episode was brought to you by OMByTheBeach.com with your host Josef Schinwald.